Swords and Sandals Crusader Re

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Swords and Sandals Crusader Re is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Re is a reforged and remastered return of the beloved gladiator RPG series. Players engage in epic arena battles, customizing their warrior with weapons, armor, and skills to conquer challenging foes. Combining strategic combat and RPG elements, it offers immersive and thrilling gladiatorial action.

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game is fun and brings back the classic S&S Crusaders energy with improved art and design.
The controls are well optimized for mobile, making battles fast-paced and enjoyable.
The overall gameplay retains the interesting elements of the original, providing a nostalgic experience.

The game is plagued with bugs, including frequent crashes, black screens, and disappearing troops, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report issues with the campaign missions being overly difficult or impossible due to bugs and lack of save options.
The monetization model is criticized for locking content behind paywalls and excessive ads, detracting from the overall experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
18%
The game's story is marred by frustratingly difficult missions and numerous bugs, including black screens and unplayable scenarios that hinder progress. Players express dissatisfaction with the campaign's reliance on luck and poorly designed objectives, particularly in early chapters, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the narrative. While the story has potential, the current implementation leaves many feeling stuck and disheartened.
- “This game is great and amazing with an astounding story and gameplay, but the errors are too much.”
- “When I was one heavy troop away from completing the mission, some cloaked wizard showed up, blasted half my army, and scared the other half.”
- “The campaign has some bugs that require leaving the game and restarting from the start of a mission, so it would be good if you could save progress during a mission.”
- “But the campaign turns on several missions that need some tuning; some require RNG to be extremely kind or you fail (capture and improve 10 provinces in 12 turns and start with no gold? Luck will pass this, not skill).”
- “I have hit a brick wall; it's totally impossible to get past the first mission of chapter 3. How are you supposed to capture and upgrade 10 provinces in 12 turns?!”
- “The game has some bugs that make it unplayable, and one mission that makes it seem unplayable is chapter 2 mission 1. You need to give the player more turns; instead of 14, give them 18. The bugs include a black screen after a siege fight, and the game slows down when you play for too long. This game could be really good, but there's no save button if the game gets deleted or when you exit.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
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The gameplay retains the classic s&s crusaders energy while enhancing the art and design for mobile, offering a solid experience that fans of the original will appreciate. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the new archer mechanics and the fear and morale systems. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging story and improved mechanics, despite some technical errors.
- “Brings back the classic S&S Crusaders energy and gameplay with uplifted art and design that looks good on mobile.”
- “The overall gameplay is pretty good, similar to the classic and retaining what made it interesting to begin with!”
- “I love the graphics and the improved mechanics!”
- “I don't like the archer mechanics in the new game.”
- “I am not a fan of the new fear and morale mechanics.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting frequent bugs and frustrating glitches, including freezing during critical moments and black screens. Many players express disappointment, especially with the ultratus version, which exacerbates these issues, making it difficult to complete game modes without losing progress. Overall, the need for improvements in stability and a save option for campaigns is a common request among users.
- “Overall, a buggy and frustrating experience so far.”
- “Unfortunately, buying the ultratus version is much worse; nearly every conquest freezes when you get to the last enemy.”
- “Lots of game-breaking glitches such as black screening and freezing, which is a bummer because this game has modes where you can't even seem to save your progress, so you'll never get to complete conquests.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over pervasive ads and a heavy reliance on paywalls that restrict access to content. Many feel that the game is designed primarily to exploit profits rather than provide a fair and enjoyable experience, leading to a sentiment that the costs are not justified. Overall, players are dissatisfied with the balance between gameplay and monetization, deeming it unworthy of investment.
- “The game is still as good, but it's full of bugs and ads, and everything is locked behind a paywall.”
- “Developers must know how to exploit profits through ads or some purchases and leave the game on the other hand to be played and explored freely.”
- “Not worth the money; none of your games are fun but just stick with ads. Literally, the most I'd pay is 99 cents, but you have to pay way more for any of your games.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's UI and controls are well-optimized, enhancing the overall experience and significantly improving upon past releases that felt "janky" or less refined.
- “The UI and controls are well optimized and work seamlessly, making for a significantly better experience compared to past releases that felt 'janky' and other less optimized games.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay and responsive controls that enhance the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently on various hardware, showcasing excellent optimization that ensures everyone can enjoy it without performance issues.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, users appreciate the graphics and improved mechanics of the game, though some have reported specific graphic issues, particularly with the map on mobile devices.
- “I love the graphics and the improved mechanics!!!”
- “There are some graphic issues, particularly with the map on phone and tablet.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The character models look outdated and poorly designed.”

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